This report examines current library services in Alaska and proposes a statewide development plan based on data gathered from interviews with citizens and library personnel, and state library and education department records. A statistical profile of Alaska as a library service area is presented emphasizing geographic, distance, population…

After five years of existence, a three-county regional cooperative including public libraries, a community college library, and local government agencies was evaluated to assess: (1) general library services; (2) the interlibrary loan program; (3) library user satisfaction; and (4) the need for additional statistical reporting. Existing records…

The data gathering forms and activities developed during the planning and implementation of an adult independent study and guidance program at the Salt Lake City Public Library are described. The need for a utilization of this data is outlined, and the study's goals and objectives are stated. Appendixes contain flow charts of the Salt Lake City…

The Illinois project entitled Measurement and Evaluation of Public Library Services is being conducted by the Library Research Center (LRC) at the University of Illinois. The long range goal of the project is to make available meaningful information for the evaluation and improvement of local public libraries. Two immediate objectives are to test…

This manual is a first effort to begin to identify, describe, and develop procedures for assessing various aspects of digital reference service. Its overall purpose is to improve the quality of digital reference services and assist librarians to design and implement better digital reference services. More specifically, its aim is to: assist…

To perform a complete and useful evaluation of the impact of federal funding, under Titles I, II, and IV of the Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA), on public library services to the disadvantaged, handicapped, and institutionalized, two convergent lines of study were undertaken: the study of project plans and achievements and the study…

Phase I of this National Book Committee study surveyed existing educational media selection facilities and examined programs at the state, regional, and local levels. Facilities were located and identified, and their successful components were evaluated by means of questionnaires and on-site visits. This final report contains an introductory…

The goals of Project Outreach were: to place library materials in agencies throughout the county; to offer film programs, filmstrip presentations, and talks; to continue cooperative ventures in the use of braille and talking books; to continue to utilize tape cassettes; to provide materials to handicapped persons; to make available large print…

The New York Guidance Center for Women at Rockland Community College provided educational and vocational counseling and information and advisory services through the library, career guidance workshops, public meetings, and radio programs. Individual counseling and testing of clients took place at the center, and group counseling in disadvantaged…

FOLLOWING THE FORMAT STIPULATED BY THE U.S. OFFICE OF EDUCATION, THIS REPORT DESCRIBES THE ACTIVITIES AND METHODS OF RHODE ISLAND'S 88 COMPENSATORY EDUCATION PROJECTS. HIGHLIGHTED ARE FIVE PROJECTS FOR HANDICAPPED CHILDREN AND EXEMPLARY PROJECTS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION, INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION, SUMMER KINDERGARTEN ACTIVITIES, AND SUMMER LIBRARY…